The Neo-classical Epic, 1650-1720: An Ethical and Historical Interpretation |
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... Agamemnon is wrong , it is not for a subject to condemn his act with all the vehemence of passion ; it is rather for Agamemnon to realize on his own . He realizes it soon after , 1 , 140 when he makes " a generous Confession of his ...
... Agamemnon is wrong , it is not for a subject to condemn his act with all the vehemence of passion ; it is rather for Agamemnon to realize on his own . He realizes it soon after , 1 , 140 when he makes " a generous Confession of his ...
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... Agamemnon a tyrant , selfish , proud and unworthy , and threatens to withdraw from the battle with a sense of wounded honour.153 Under this threat from a subordinate , Agamemnon asserts his power as king , 154 and demonstrates it by ...
... Agamemnon a tyrant , selfish , proud and unworthy , and threatens to withdraw from the battle with a sense of wounded honour.153 Under this threat from a subordinate , Agamemnon asserts his power as king , 154 and demonstrates it by ...
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... Agamemnon to persuade him to lead his army to battle . He promises him victory : Fly hence , deluding Dream ! and light as air , To Agamemnon's ample tent repair . Bid him in arms draw forth the embattled train , Lead all his Grecians ...
... Agamemnon to persuade him to lead his army to battle . He promises him victory : Fly hence , deluding Dream ! and light as air , To Agamemnon's ample tent repair . Bid him in arms draw forth the embattled train , Lead all his Grecians ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
The Function of the Epic | 45 |
The Evolution of the English Ethical Epic | 87 |
Copyright | |
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